Registered Respiratory Therapist; RRT

Job Description - Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) )

DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) acts as a professional member of the health care team by providing respiratory therapy services throughout the continuum of care. The RRT provides therapeutic and rehabilitative procedures and diagnostic tests for patients with, or at risk of, abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system. The RRT collaborates with physicians, nurses and other members of the health care team to develop optimal cardiopulmonary care plans for patients.

The RRT performs patient assessments, evaluates the appropriateness and effectiveness of therapy, and determines which respiratory care activities can be delegated to other care team members. The RRT instructs employees and students in the principles and practices of designated respiratory care procedures/tasks and evaluates their competence. The RRT may function as an in‑charge therapist and preceptor, as requested.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an AMA/CoARC approved Respiratory Care program or an Associates degree in Science, Allied Health or equivalent, or the equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Registration (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• BCLS certification required. ACLS certification preferred.
• Licensure to practice as a Respiratory Therapist in the State of Michigan.

Skills Required

• Skills necessary to evaluate patient conditions and operate all respiratory therapy and bedside pulmonary function equipment.
• Skills necessary to calculate and regulate respiratory therapy modalities.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate with patients and medical, nursing and professional staff to explain procedures and elicit cooperation.
• Physical stamina necessary for frequent standing, walking, and lifting and positioning of patients.
• Observational skills to judge changes in patient’s condition and assess emergency situations.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards associated with the field of Respiratory Care in the hospital (e.g., OSHA, MIOSHA, CAP, JCAHO, NFPA, ATS, CLIA, etc.).

DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital is DMC’s largest hospital, offering a comprehensive heart center, cancer care, gerontology, emergency medicine, obstetrics/gynecology and cosmetic services. Sinai-Grace’s joint replacement program features a revolutionary minimally invasive knee and hip replacement surgery that attracts patients from all over the country. Sinai-Grace operates more than 21 outpatient care sites and ambulatory surgery centers throughout Wayne and Oakland Counties and is one of 10 hospitals in the nation to be awarded a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation grant to help set the standards of cardiac care for hospitals and physicians throughout the nation.

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